Which of the following has been defined as an "encounter in which contact is initiated by a police officer without any articulable reason whatsoever and the citizen is briefly asked some questions"?

a. Investigative detention
b. Consent search
c. Exploratory search
d. Consensual seizure


Answer: b

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A drug user's expectations do not play a role in drug dependence

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A person is provoked, but unwilling or unable to retaliate against the original provocateur, and later aggresses against a seemingly innocent target. This is likely an example of

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a. the drugs and the apparatus associated with their abuse. b. the suspect’s appearance and behavior. c. blood and urine tests. d. all of these choices.

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